Characters
The names of Julian's two siblings
Gordo and Alquilino
" Suddenly the man throws the rope down as if it's a poisonous snake"
Similie- he threw the rope down abruptly.
Neighbors became suspicious of one another under the new Cuban governmnet. Suspicious means?
Questionable or unreliable
Julian's mother sold these in order to purchase pork chops.
Alligator shoes
How did Julian's mother describe the camps in Florida?
A wonderful, fun place
Who did Julian look up to and worked for his family?
Bebo
What does Bebo use to explain communism and the reason for a revolution.
A metaphor using eggs
What is the meaning of the root word "aqua" ?
Water
What did Dolores believe was going into space on the Apollo 11?
Her meat loaf
What was the brothers work detail at the camp?
Working in the kitchen with Dolores.
Who is the neighborhood friend that the brothers meet up with at the camp? Alquilino has a crush on her.
Angelita
" I'm standing ankle deep in a puddle that looks as big as the sea" What type of figurative language? What does it mean?
Simile- The puddle was huge
What does the prefix anti- mean? What does it mean if you don't want to be around people?
anti means against - antisocial
How did the Cuban Revolution affect the character, Dr. De La Vega?
He was a Dr. in Cuba, but now washes dishes and attends school in the evenings.
Julian's brothers are sent to a orphanage in.......
Denver, Colorado
The bully at the camp that turn into a friend.
Caballo
" The sunrise is just starting to paint the tops of the buildings pink and gold when the ferry starts up her engines."
Personification- The light is hitting the tops of the buildings.
What does the root word phone mean? Give an example
sound or voice- phonics or megaphone
What actions does Julian take to help Tomas with the escape plan?
Julian escapes Ramariz, gives Tomas his mother's golden pin.
What state does the family finally reunite? Whose house is it? What family member is missing?
The family ends up at their uncle's house in Connecticut without their father.
Who worked with Julian at the fancy hotel? H wants to be famous.
Armando
Bebo said, " I have all the tools I need up here." What type of FL and what is it's meaning?
Metaphor comparing his brainpower to physical tools.
What does the root word photo mean? Give an example
meaning light- photograph
Who was the president of the United States during the setting of this novel?
John F. Kennedy
What arrives at the uncles home in Connecticut from Tomas?
The golden swallow and a letter telling Julian how awesome he was on the rescue trip.